Publications Energy
Up one levelEnel Today + Tomorrow
This report, commissioned by Greenpeace Italy, aims to raise public awareness about some of the hidden costs and benefits of Italian power company Enels electricity generation activities in order to contribute to an informed and open public debate about national and international energy strategies.
Shell - Two unresolved CSR issues in 2011
In this report, two controversial cases are described: Shells role in the oppression of the indigenous Guarani people in Brazil, and Shells choice to operate in the vulnerable environment of the Arctic.
Burning Rubber
Several Liberian farmers and charcoal producers experience harmful effects of the operations of Buchanan Renewables, a company that produces biomass of which Swedish electricity giant Vattenfall is part owner. This report describes how the company, which presents itself as a highly sustainable venture, has a negative impact on the livelihoods of a number of smallholder farmers, has not taken adequate measures to improve the energy situation in Liberia, and has a corporate structure which can be optimally used to avoid paying taxes in Liberia.
Uranium from Africa
Uranium mining operations have high impacts on environment and society, and can lead to deterioration of health of workers and communities. Uranium mining activities are increasing in Africa, where mining is not always strictly regulated and controlled. Mitigation of negative impacts from uranium mines by national governments and international mining companies can have a positive effect on society and environment. This report assesses what mitigation measures governments and industry are taking in Namibia, South Africa, and the Central African Republic. Practices are compared with Canada and Australia, where regulation is more strict.
